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THE POWER OF EMPATHY Read: Hebrews 2:14–18; 13:1–3 Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 35–36; 2 Peter 1 Remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison. Hebrews 13:3 Put on the R70i Age Suit and you immediately feel forty years older as you experience impaired vision, hearing loss, and reduced mobility. The Age Suit was designed to help caregivers better understand their patients. Wall Street Journal correspondent Geoffrey Fowler wore one and wrote, “The unforgettable, and at times distressing, experience shed light not just on aging, but also how virtual reality equipment can teach empathy and shape our perceptions of the world around us.” Empathy is the power to understand and share the feelings of another. During a time of severe persecution against the followers of Jesus, the writer of Hebrews urged fellow believers to “continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering” (13:3). Jesus calls us to stand with others as if we were in their place. This is exactly what our Savior has done for us. Jesus was made like us, “fully human in every way . . . that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted” (2:17–18. Christ the Lord, who became like us, calls us to stand with others “as if [we] were together with them” during their time of need. Lord Jesus, we marvel at Your willingness to share our flesh and blood in order to purchase our salvation. Give us grace to stand with others who are in need today. Jesus calls us to stand with others as if we were in their place. 
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Excellent. Something to think about and strive to do. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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REPORT THAT PERSON RIGHT AWAY!!!! That type of behavior was never tolerated by my staff, and should never happen. I'm surprised that she treated your sister like that with you in the room. Call the administrator immediately and if you get no satisfactory answers, call the state hotline for elderly abuse and the ombudsman. I myself would have sent that person home, and have demanded the dismissal of some..... I've even called the state when necessary. Please...... take action. It can only get worse for the patients under that person's care! Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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